KeepingFishSimple | SKU: LIVE-FISH-NEON-BLUE-ACARA-1PK

Neon Blue Acara - 5cm (Andinoacara sp.) (Live Fish)

Name: Neon Blue Acara - 5cm (Andinoacara sp.) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-NEON-BLUE-ACARA-1PK
Price: 6.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$6.95 AUD ~~$14.95~~

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

Want a male or female? Leave a note at checkout and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee a particular sex due to availability and the difficulty of sexing some species.

For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

For more information, please see our Store Policies.

Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

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The Neon Blue Acara is a striking freshwater cichlid with a vivid electric blue body covered in shimmering iridescent scales and subtle darker markings. Its robust oval-shaped body, rounded fins, and bright blue facial accents give it a bold and colorful appearance.

Common names: Neon Blue Acara, Electric Blue Acara, Electric Blue Cichlid, Blue Acara
Scientific name: Andinoacara pulcher
Approximate size: 12–16 cm
Temperament: Generally peaceful for a cichlid, but can become territorial, especially when breeding
Recommended tank size: 150 L+
Diet: Omnivorous; quality cichlid pellets, flakes, bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and other meaty foods
Origin: Trinidad and Venezuela; Neon Blue is a selectively bred aquarium color form
Basic care information: The Neon Blue Acara is a selectively bred, intensely blue color form of the Blue Acara. Provide a spacious aquarium with sand or fine gravel, rocks, driftwood, hiding places, and sturdy plants. Maintain stable temperatures around 22–28°C and pH 6.5–8.0. Keep with peaceful, similarly sized fish, as adults may eat very small fish or shrimp. Provide good filtration and regular water changes to maintain clean, stable water.